At a Glance
Median Income
$43,125
$21,484 per capita
Home Value
$74,700
Zillow: $66,613
Median Rent
$583/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
20.3% smoking rate
How Tipton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tipton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tipton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tipton residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,484. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tipton is $74,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $66,613. Median rent is $583/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
21.2% of adults in Tipton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tipton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population773
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$21,484
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,700
Rent$583
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$66,613
Housing Units385
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,302 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Tipton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
40.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.